Mechanical Engineer, Wind Fleet Engineering

Hydrogen Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month W2 contract with a leading utility in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The role is onsite, with a Mon-Fri schedule and primarily office work with occasional site visits.

You will support wind turbine maintenance, lead root-cause analyses, review repair procedures, and assist with component replacements and reliability initiatives. A BS in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years in wind energy or similar assets are required; GE/Vestas/Siemens

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of wind energy or equivalent equipment experience.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for wind turbine maintenance and restoration projects
• Lead root cause analyses and corrective actions
• Review repair procedures, technical reports and contractor scopes of work
• Support major component replacements, blade programs and reliability initiatives
• Develop repair recommendations and engineering solutions for mechanical issues
• Work with OEMs, vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve technical challenges
• Assist with project planning, budgeting and technical documentation
• Contribute to fleet-wide reliability and continuous improvement efforts

Skills

Wind turbine maintenance

Root cause analysis

Engineering documentation

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Smartsheet

Power BI

Job description

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL (Onsite)

Schedule: Standard, Mon-Fri

Duration: 12-Month W2 Contract

Pay Rate: $27.00 - $31.00/hr

Position Summary

Our client, a leading utility, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join its renewable fleet team. You'll support maintenance, restoration and special projects across a large wind portfolio. You'll troubleshoot mechanical problems, lead failure analysis and give engineering direction on complex field work. You'll work alongside Project Managers, Site Operations, OEMs and contractors to solve technical problems and improve equipment reliability. The role is mostly office-based, with occasional site visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for wind turbine maintenance and restoration projects


• Lead root cause analyses and recommend corrective actions


• Review repair procedures, technical reports and contractor scopes of work


• Support major component replacements, blade programs and reliability initiatives


• Develop repair recommendations and engineering solutions for mechanical issues


• Work with OEMs, vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve technical challenges


• Assist with project planning, budgeting and technical documentation


• Contribute to fleet-wide reliability and continuous improvement efforts

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering


• 3+ years of engineering experience supporting wind turbines, renewable energy assets or comparable industrial equipment


• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting mechanical systems and equipment failures


• Experience with GE, Vestas, Siemens Gamesa or other wind turbine platforms (preferred)


• Background in major component replacements and turbine mechanical systems (preferred)


• Experience supporting utility‑scale wind generation assets (preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong technical writing, communication and analytical skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and engineering analysis tools


• Smartsheet and Power BI experience (preferred)


• Able to manage multiple projects at once


• Strong problem‑solving ability


• Committed to safety, quality and operational excellence